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$94.99
One of three whiskies in Holyrood's "Noir Trilogie", 1er Cru Champagne yeast was used in the fermentation, with the spirit maturing in ex-Bourbon as well as Chardonnay and White Wine casks. 47.2%
Producer Description
"The Noir Trilogie Bordeaux Yeast is full of berry nice notes of cherries, strawberries and blackcurrants, with just a hint of Scottish tablet. The Holyrood Noir Trilogie weaves a story that sees French wine yeast plot unexpectedly with Scottish malt before pursuing a classic romance with wine casks, uncovered from the finest vineyards. "
700 mlAndrew's Tasting Note
Nose: toasty, malty, and full of dark berry fruits; a random handful of assorted Jelly Bellys, mostly fruit flavoured, but with the some prominent standouts: root beer, peanut butter, cappuccino, and chocolate pudding.
Palate: dark, earthy, and leathery with firm spices; rather wine-y, but the tannins are balanced; a bit of chewy malt and a slight cheesy funk (goats milk); rich, leaning more in to the darker Jelly Belly flavours: cappuccino, chocolate pudding, licorice, and more Dr. Pepper than root beer.
Finish: medium length; dark, cheesy and malty, more Jelly Bellys, but sticking to the darker end of the spectrum; I quite like the finish.
Comment: I don't eat as many Jelly Bellys as I am leading you to believe, but I do rather enjoy them, especially a completely random handful all at once; this is a bit like the after-taste of a big handful of Jelly Bellys; enfin, et surtout, le Bourgogne.
Producer Tasting Note
Nose: Strawberries, blackcurrant, cherries, fruit slice, cheesecake.
Palate: Scottish tablet, fudge, doughnuts, breakfast cereal.
Finish: Silky, warm, lingering, dry.
$108.99
The second release of Holyrood whisky to come to Canada is Embra, a peated single malt created from spirit matured primarily in First Fill ex-Bourbon, but also peated quarter casks, and new American oak. Embra is slang for Edinburgh, also a nod to the peated nature of the spirit. 43.6%, un-chillfiltered. ETA July/August 2024
Producer Description
"Edinburgh is the gateway to Scotland for many people and this is the idea at the heart of this spirit. The aim was to find that perfect balance between capturing the classic bold smoky flavours and textures of peated whisky while still being accessible to a new whisky drinker. When someone says they don’t like peated whisky, give them this. That doesn’t mean there isn’t something for the seasoned peated drinkers as we have all of the hallmark flavours and textures of a great peated whisky."
$105.99
The third release of Holyrood to come to Canada is Ambir is a whisky created from specialty malts and matured in a mix of 1st and 2nd Fill Bourbon, as well as Oloroso Sherry Butts and Hogsheads. The whisky is bottled at 49.8%.
The recipe for this one is complex, with chocolate, vienna, crystal 240, and caramalt malts all used. More info on the Holyrood website!
Why Ambir? - From the Scots for Amber
"The Scottish vernacular blends old and new language almost seamlessly. The name AMBIR was chosen to reflect this relationship between old and new, symbolising how Holyrood incorporates traditional practices with modern thinking."
$94.99
One of three whiskies in Holyrood's "Noir Trilogie", Burgundian yeast was used in the fermentation, with the spirit maturing in ex-Bourbon as well as ex-Burgundy casks. 47.4%
Producer Description
"The Noir Trilogie Burgundy Yeast is the perfect sweet and savoury mix. Think of digestive biscuits covered in raspberry jam, followed by pomegranate filled brandy snap baskets. The Holyrood Noir Trilogie weaves a story that sees French wine yeast plot unexpectedly with Scottish malt before pursuing a classic romance with wine casks, uncovered from the finest vineyards."
$94.99
One of three whiskies in Holyrood's "Noir Trilogie", 1er Cru Champagne yeast was used in the fermentation, with the spirit maturing in ex-Bourbon as well as Chardonnay and White Wine casks. 47.2%
Producer Description
"The Noir Trilogie Premier Cru Yeast is reminiscent of your favourite patisserie, this whisky is bursting full of Tarte Tatin, toffee, buttercup and pear notes. The Holyrood Noir Trilogie weaves a story that sees French wine yeast plot unexpectedly with Scottish malt before pursuing a classic romance with wine casks, uncovered from the finest vineyards. "
